Rogue Magnum 99 vs Cary SLP-94 Preamp


Hello there,
I'm considering above 2 preamp to buy, "used" at same price. I like warm, musicial, liquid (tubey) but detailed sound. Which one to buy?

I saw alot of good reviews for Rogue 99 (25/25 five-star in audioreview) with remote..., but I feel Cary SLP94 (made since 1994) is maybe nearer my taste and what I'm looking for.

Hope to receive your suggession.

Thanks.
Tony
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Showing 1 response by kek23

Tony, I recently had a Rogue Magnum 99. I was also looking for a warm, musicial, liquid (tubey) but detailed sound and I tried to achieve this from the Rogue. The Rogue had great detail but lacked that extra warmth and liquid character that you mentioned liking.I should mention that the Rogue was bought brand new and had yet to burn in and settle down.
I then bought a Cary SLP98 and this sounds much better in my system than the Rogue. It has all the things that your asking for. I dont know what the difference in sound between the 98-94 are, you might be able to find that out here on Audiogon
This Cary is a keeper.